Snohomish County Human Services Releases 2025 Behavioral Health & Veterans Division Annual Report
Contact:
Mohamed Bughrara
Human Services – Public Information Officer
mohamed.bughrara@co.snohomish.wa.us
425-312-0824
Report highlights expanded behavioral health services, opioid response, veteran support, crisis intervention and community partnerships
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. Oct 7, 2026- Snohomish County Human Services has released its 2025 Behavioral Health & Veterans Division Annual Report, highlighting a year of expanded services, innovative partnerships and community-based efforts designed to connect Snohomish County residents with behavioral health treatment, housing, crisis support and veteran services.
Throughout 2025, the Behavioral Health & Veterans Division focused its work on opioid response and prevention, veterans services and support, and crisis intervention. Through collaboration among County staff, community organizations, law enforcement and other partners, the division expanded access to critical services and strengthened support for residents throughout Snohomish County.
Among the year’s opioid response and prevention efforts, the County conducted 41 Narcan trainings, trained 980 people in opioid education and Narcan administration, provided specialized training to 198 County employees, and distributed Narcan kits to trained participants. The division also launched its Mobile Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (Mobile MOUD) unit, which travels daily to Gold Bar to increase access to opioid use disorder treatment in East County.
Human Services overdose awareness campaign also reached young people across Snohomish County, generating 1.65 million impressions through messaging aimed at youth and young adults ages 13 to 24.
The Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) continued connecting people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders with treatment and housing services. In 2025, SCOUT made initial contact with 1,276 unique individuals, facilitated the completion of 531 behavioral health assessments, and helped 391 individuals successfully exit the Diversion Center and secure housing. The four-year comparison presented on page 5 of the report shows substantial growth in SCOUT services since 2022, including a reported 89% increase in initial contacts and 97% increase in housing secured.
SCOUT also participated in a pre-trial services pilot with Cascade District Court and the City of Arlington. The initiative connects individuals arrested in Arlington with social services professionals and court partners to support reentry and engagement with court proceedings. The pilot received a funding extension following early results.
Support for Snohomish County veterans remained another major focus. The Veterans team contacted 7,700 veterans during 2025 and provided assistance ranging from prevention services to VA disability claims. The annual Snohomish County Veterans Stand Down served 74 veterans and brought together 59 vendors offering services and resources.
The County also strengthened behavioral health crisis response. The Snohomish County Crisis Team expanded its direct-access partnership with law enforcement to include the Everett Police Department and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. During 2025, the team fielded 258 direct calls from law enforcement, providing immediate consultation and crisis support.
Youth suicide prevention has remained an important part of the Division’s work. In March, Behavioral Health partnered with organizations across Snohomish County for the You Are Not Alone event, which focused on youth and family resiliency, suicide-prevention tools, mental health awareness and connecting families with resources and support.
For more information, check out the Behavioral Health Annual Report: https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5441/Behavioral-Health
Looking ahead, Snohomish County Human Services remains focused on expanding access to services, strengthening partnerships and developing approaches that respond to the evolving needs of the community.
Snohomish County Human Services
The Snohomish County Human Services Department helps all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. Find more information on the department’s work at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/191/Human-Services.
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